Highstead Fund Inc
Organization summary
Type of Nonprofit
Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)
Donations to this organization are tax deductible.
Summary charts: organization finances over time
Revenue $2.55M (2025)
Expenses $2.27M (2025)
Total Assets $41.7M (2025)
Total Liabilities $0 (2025)
Tax Filings by Year
Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.
Fiscal Year Ending July
2025
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $0 | |
| Interest Revenue | $0 | |
| Dividends | $511,475 |
20.0%
|
| Sales of Assets | $2,017,605 |
79.0%
|
| Other Income | $24,790 |
1.0%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $2,000,000 |
88.2%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,681,896 | |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth C Dudley (Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Henry C Dudley (President, Ceo, Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Dudley Plimpton (Director) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Aug. 26, 2025Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2024
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $127,100 |
5.6%
|
| Interest Revenue | $0 | |
| Dividends | $494,717 |
21.8%
|
| Sales of Assets | $1,648,659 |
72.5%
|
| Other Income | $3,888 |
0.2%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $1,675,000 |
87.4%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,859,239 | |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth C Dudley (Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Henry C Dudley (President, Ceo, Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Dudley Plimpton (Director) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Dec. 10, 2024Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2023
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $1,641,510 |
47.6%
|
| Interest Revenue | $0 | |
| Dividends | $402,678 |
11.7%
|
| Sales of Assets | $1,401,495 |
40.6%
|
| Other Income | $3,517 |
0.1%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $1,650,000 |
89.9%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,038,060 | |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth C Dudley (Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Henry C Dudley (President, Ceo, Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Dudley Plimpton (Director) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Dec. 11, 2023Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2022
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $0 | |
| Interest Revenue | $0 | |
| Dividends | $321,146 | |
| Sales of Assets | -$890,671 | |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $1,750,000 |
87.7%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,269,511 | |
| Total Liabilities | $46,172 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth C Dudley (Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Henry C Dudley (President, Ceo, Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Dudley Plimpton (Director) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Oct. 17, 2022Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2021
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $1,189,100 |
28.9%
|
| Interest Revenue | $0 | |
| Dividends | $285,023 |
6.9%
|
| Sales of Assets | $2,643,062 |
64.2%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $1,625,000 |
88.4%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,278,126 | |
| Total Liabilities | $1 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth C Dudley (Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Henry C Dudley (President, Ceo, Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Dudley Plimpton (Director) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Nov. 9, 2021Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2020
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $1,558,060 |
39.2%
|
| Interest Revenue | $0 | |
| Dividends | $633,311 |
15.9%
|
| Sales of Assets | $1,786,879 |
44.9%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $1,650,000 |
86.9%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,340,734 | |
| Total Liabilities | $1 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth C Dudley (Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Henry C Dudley (President, Ceo, Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Dudley Plimpton (Director) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Nov. 10, 2020Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2019
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $1,057,950 |
36.0%
|
| Interest Revenue | $0 | |
| Dividends | $637,476 |
21.7%
|
| Sales of Assets | $1,240,559 |
42.3%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $1,525,000 |
87.4%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,530,113 | |
| Total Liabilities | $204,884 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth C Dudley (Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Henry C Dudley (President, Ceo, Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Dudley Plimpton (Director) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Dec. 4, 2019Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2018
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $419,130 |
13.8%
|
| Interest Revenue | $0 | |
| Dividends | $598,954 |
19.7%
|
| Sales of Assets | $2,023,144 |
66.5%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $1,500,000 |
87.6%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,499,392 | |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth C Dudley (Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Henry C Dudley (President, Ceo, Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Dudley Plimpton (Director) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Nov. 8, 2018Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2017
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $3,497,551 |
46.8%
|
| Interest Revenue | $0 | |
| Dividends | $619,419 |
8.3%
|
| Sales of Assets | $3,359,796 |
44.9%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $1,175,000 |
82.4%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,022,369 | |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth C Dudley (Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Henry C Dudley (President, Ceo, Director) | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Dudley Plimpton (Director) | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Dec. 6, 2017Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2016
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2015
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $0 | |
| Interest Revenue | $0 | |
| Dividends | $697,006 |
56.7%
|
| Sales of Assets | $531,715 |
43.3%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $1,050,000 |
79.9%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,815,102 | |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2014
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $2,817,625 |
43.3%
|
| Interest Revenue | $0 | |
| Dividends | $937,471 |
14.4%
|
| Sales of Assets | $2,747,634 |
42.3%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $825,000 |
80.4%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,247,237 | |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2013
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $3,110,501 |
48.1%
|
| Interest Revenue | $18 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $498,304 |
7.7%
|
| Sales of Assets | $2,863,676 |
44.2%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $587,500 |
84.1%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,870,770 | |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2012
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $290,960 |
26.6%
|
| Interest Revenue | $106 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $427,414 |
39.1%
|
| Sales of Assets | $374,037 |
34.2%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $482,500 |
81.0%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,799,696 | |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2011
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $4,757,807 |
52.3%
|
| Interest Revenue | $301 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $257,620 |
2.8%
|
| Sales of Assets | $4,072,993 |
44.8%
|
| Other Income | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $260,000 |
81.3%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $0 | |
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,302,148 | |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2010
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2009
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2008
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending July
2007
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
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